Mordrelle Wines Chardonnay Reserva 2019 from the Adelaide Hills is a golden–hued, richer style of Chardonnay that leans into developed complexity, offering plenty of flavour while still holding its line and freshness.

In the glass, this 2019 Chardonnay Reserva shows aromas and flavours of brioche and pastry, hints of butterscotch and ripe stone fruit, all built on whole–bunch pressing and 12 months in oak to emphasise texture and depth. The palate is vibrant rather than heavy, with smooth, well–knit acidity and a long, flowing finish that keeps those creamy, buttery notes in balance.

Food–wise, Mordrelle Wines Chardonnay Reserva 2019 is ideal with roast chicken, buttery seafood, richer white–fish dishes, creamy pasta or roast vegetables, where its brioche, butterscotch and stone–fruit characters really shine. It’s also positioned as a small–production, under–the–radar Adelaide Hills Chardonnay that offers serious quality for the price, and it will continue to evolve with a few more years in the cellar.